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mannerism

[man-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈmæn əˌrɪz əm /


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So much attention is on their similarities in their swings and other mannerism, but the needle and the trash talking is not to be overlooked.

From Seattle Times Dec. 16, 2023

“Even the officials complimented how well the kids behaved. Those are positive things beyond football and what we try to do about their mannerism and character.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 10, 2022

But neither actress leans into mannerism or quirk; neither showboats.

From New York Times Nov. 16, 2022

Bart is himself stuck in maximum overdrive, in a performance that is all joke-milking and mannerism.

From Washington Post Nov. 10, 2021

Jethro had picked up a mannerism from his mother.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

She pays attention to how the actor’s mannerisms change when they are in action — how they walk, which foot they lean on and other subconscious physical gestures.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"The technology to replicate a person's face, voice, and mannerisms has advanced faster than the safeguards around it, creating a gap that bad actors are already exploiting."

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

In 2022, during Roach’s 23-win run, many viewers stewed over the champ’s chatty asides and mannerisms, especially Roach’s way of talking with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

"People can forget that you're talking about a character, but you're saying things about the person that plays the character when you're talking about their appearance or mannerisms," she said.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2025

One last reason, I would guess, is that during individual sessions astrologers pick up on clues about clients’ personalities from their facial expressions, mannerisms, body language, etc.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos




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